Franklin High School
Doing High School Differently
““The master schedule is to a school what grading policies are to teachers and classrooms. It reveals the true beliefs, attitudes, values, and priorities of the school. The school’s master schedule is like looking at an MRI of the inner workings of a school. It is the window to the soul of the school.”
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Norms
Be on time and stay on time.
Assume best intentions.
Have clear goals, a set agenda, and follow-through.
Share airtime and be open and present for all perspectives. Remember everyone has a different story.
Be collaborative, positive, and forward-thinking and solution-driven.
Stay focused on the why and stay aware of the task.
Design Specifications
Credits: Students still need an opportunity to earn 8-10 credits per year built into the school day. Remember, credits are not based on time but evidence.
Structure: Start time is 8:30 and end time is 3:15. Teachers are required to have 240 minutes of prep time per week. We cannot go backward which includes a 4x4 schedule, a 7 period schedule, or the current schedule.
9th Grade Academy: We are committed to a true 9th Grade Academy where a team of teachers focus on the 9th graders.
Project Block: All students will take a project block and all teachers will teach a project block with another teacher.
Crew: There needs to be a consistent Primary Person Model built into the schedule.
PLC: dedicated time for PLCs
Team
David Levesque
Lynn Anderson
Barb Wirth
Jo Ann Coon
Joanna Marcotte
Matt Allen
Taylor St. Jacques
Ariel Braggins
Judy Tibbets
Diane Williams
Facilitator: Carisa
Design Schedule
January 31, 2023/3:15-4:00 Initial team meeting, norms, consensus, questions and homework assignments
February 7, 2023/3:30-5:30 Evaluating samples through our values and priorities
February 21, 2023/3:30-5:30: Evaluating proposals from the group and make a plan for building the will.
March 7, 2023/3:30-5:30: Continuing work from February 21 if needed.
March 20, 2023/6:00: School Board Presentation
February 7, 2023
Welcome, Agenda Review and Connections (10 minutes)
Review the Values and Priorities List. What else are you looking for? (15 minutes)
Review Sample Schedules (45 minutes)
Group Share (30 minutes)
Follow up and Homework
“In adult focused schools, the master schedule reflects the wants of the staff. In student or learning focused schools, the master schedule reflects the needs of the students.”